Rick Vaske - Solar Career
Career Highlights: 2012 - PRESENT
Rick Vaske started in the Solar Industry in 2012 as the CEO/Director of Operations for one of the Largest and Oldest Solar Installation companies in Florida. During that time Rick added the following career benchmarks:
- NABCEP Certified
- Author of NABCEP Exam Prep Book: "Understanding the Power of Positive Energy"
- Rewrote the curriculum for the Florida Department of Education for Solar Installation
- Host of Solar Radio Program: Watts Up Radio & UMA Radio
- Enphase Certified
- IronRidge Certified Installation Trainer
- Tesla Powerwall Certified
- Panasonic EverVolt Certified
- System Designer for (6) Certified HERS Rated Net Zero Homes
- System Designer for (5) Off-Grid Private Island Homes
- US Sales & Marketing Director for Global Manufacturer Magen eco-Energy and US Distribution Company: UMA Solar
- 4x Building Association Winner "Green Home of The Year"
UMA Radio - The Sound of Solar
For one-on-one interviews, information and tips on all things solar, check out the latest episodes on UMA Radio. Hear from happy solar panel customers throughout the U.S., get tips on winterizing your solar system, learn how to get started with solar and so much more! UMA Radio: this is the sound of solar radio.
Positive Energy Solar: Understanding The Power of Solar
Rick's NEW Book "Positive Energy Solar, Understanding The Power of Solar" is the Ultimate Educational Guide for individuals that are looking to understand how Solar works and offers complete Exam preparation for the NABCEP Associates Certification.
Truth About Solar Seminars
The Solar industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States but along with that comes the challenges of a constantly changing industry.
- Increasing Power Rates
- Changes to the Federal Tax Credit
- Updates to Software, Panels & Inverters
- Different Types of Roofs = Different Types of Attachment Hardware
- Energy Storage/Batteries
- System Monitoring
- HOA Regulations & County/City Regulations
- Net Metering/Interconnection Agreements
- Solar Financing "The Good & Bad"
Many Homeowners have questions and many have been led astray or misinformed by "Solar Pirates" looking to take advantage of the "Solar Gold Rush". The Truth About Solar Seminar is a (2) Hour Seminar held for Homeowners Associations, Realtors, and regular Homeowners that just want to understand Solar before investing into it for their home.
